Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2037

Browns family

Below: Cosmo 2037, a medium, subdued brown shade with hex #7C685F and RGB 124, 104, 95. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#7C685F
RGB
124, 104, 95
HSL
19°, 13%, 43%
Lab
45.7, 6.4, 8.0
Lightness
43%
Medium
Saturation
13%
Neutral
Hue
19°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2037

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Cosmo 2037

Sullivans

Shell Grey Dark 45101 70% Approx
Mocha Brown Medium 45324 58% Fair
Beige Grey Ultra Dark 45396 57% Fair
Beige Brown Medium 45238 55% Fair
Beige Grey Very Dark 45148 52% Fair

Crescent Colours

Root Beer Float 027 74% Approx
Bunny Honey 141 57% Fair
La Tierra 084 54% Fair
Cinnamon Toast 115 48% Fair
Timber 089 48% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2037

Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Cosmo 2037

On white fabric
5.2:1
On dark fabric
4:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Skin tones & portraits

Cosmo 2037 falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2037

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2037, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Browns Family

Cosmo 2037 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Cosmo 2037

Cosmo 2037 sits in the browns family as a medium, subdued shade with warm chocolate tones. The restrained and earthy mood of this color makes it a natural fit for cinnamon motifs and bark patterns. Expect to see it used in gingerbread themes and tree trunks across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2037 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2037 is a medium brown thread (hex #7C685F, RGB 124, 104, 95). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2037?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2037 is DMC 07 (Driftwood) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 451 (Shell Grey dark, 75%) and DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood, 68%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2037?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2037 are 384 (ΔE 5.18), 383 (ΔE 8.42), and 715 (ΔE 8.61). These are useful substitutes when 2037 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2037 good for?

Cosmo 2037 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2037.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2037?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2037 has a contrast ratio of about 5.2:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.